Chapter 1856

"What about Zoran's father, Perseus?" Gabriella asked hesitantly during their drive back to Shallow Bay. "He was taken into custody by Neptuna Police Department for DUI. He'll likely be detained for about ten days." Perseus then scratched his nose thoughtfully and asked, "Should I put in a word with Neptuna Police Department, Aunt Gabriella?" Had Gabriella requested Harris' release, Perseus would have undoubtedly complied with her request. However, should Harris and Zoran subject her to further mistreatment in the future, Perseus wouldn't do anything to help them. He wasn't a figure of exceptional benevolence, nor did he possess an inherently altruistic nature. "It's alright. Harris brought this on himself," Gabriella said as she shook her head, her gaze hardening. "If he needed financial help, I would have offered it—even if it meant lending him tens of thousands of dollars to buy a place for his children. It's only natural for families to look after each other, after all. "He,